University or technological university – what’s in a name?
Technological universities are expected to have an emphasis on level six to eight programmes and industry-focused research
Technological universities are expected to have an emphasis on level six to eight programmes and industry-focused research
Prof Ben Tonra said UCD stance made him ‘deeply, profoundly ashamed’
The university’s president has reignited a row over courses provided by a China-funded department
Meeting in July 2019 attended by staff from Confucius Institutes at UCD and UCC
Links of UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies to Beijing regime questioned
Government policy encourages colleges to collaborate with China - but an unpublished risk review poses vexing questions
April summit of world leaders announced by US special presidential envoy on climate
Beijing is locking horns with major powers over coronavirus and multiple disputes beyond
Chinese is set to joint the Leaving Cert curriculum for the first time. But there are major barriers to it becoming a mainstream language in Irish schools
Mayor briefly hands over the reins as festival marking year of the pig begins
Chinese students are vital to the sector. But some worry Ireland’s third level is in too tight
Chinese-backed project ran over budget, leading to fears of diplomatic incident
Critics say extra €36.5 million falls well short of €100 million needed to boost sector
Universities seeking more fee-paying international students to boost finances, forum hears
Building costing €7.4m being funded in part by Chinese and Irish government contributions
Terms of 50-year agreement for €7.4 million cultural centre ‘a good outcome’, says college
Irish universities step up presence with launch of office in Beijing
Programme aims to advance Chinese scholarship in Ireland
In the US there is growing disquiet over China’s attempts to exert ‘soft power’ by claiming a footprint on university campuses
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